[Recommended Fix] Programming new key for 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer - don’t know code

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Frostbite
Member since March 2022 • 143 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (4)

Gizmoguy
Member • 78 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. Trying this instead.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 99 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 83 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer?

December 02, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 125 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. Trying this instead.

December 03, 2024 Reply

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